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Puerto Rico looks to go local to reduce food import dependence

by Jane Chambers

Jan 10, 2024

One reason that food prices are high on the island is that under the Jones Act, only U.S. ships carry food to the territory.

Puerto Ricans are working to improve access to fresh, affordable food. The territory imports roughly 90% of its food. Above, farm workers secure tomatoes to wooden stakes in Guanica.

Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images

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